Audi Q3 Sportback: new wheeled coupe from Ingolstadt – preview
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Audi Q3 Sportback: new wheeled coupe from Ingolstadt – preview

Audi Q3 Sportback: new wheel coupe from Ingolstadt - preview

Audi Q3 Sportback: new wheeled coupe from Ingolstadt – preview

The Quattro Anelli brand has presented a new "coupe" of the wheel family: Q3 Sportback, which became the sixth offer among SUVs Ingolstadt... Basically, it is a variant of the body with a sportier cut from the Audi Q3, with which it shares everything except the sloping roof, which gives it a more dynamic and exclusive look.

La new Audi Q3 Sportback it could easily be called the Q4, but it looks like that name will be reserved for another future 100% electric SUV. On the other side Sportback they have been known for decades in the Audi lineup and for the German brand's SUV models will match Mercedes coupes such as the GLC, GLE and others.

Dimensions, appearance and interior

La new Audi Q3 Sportback Its length is 4,5 meters, which is 2 cm longer than the regular Q3, in comparison with which it is, however, 3 cm lower. The width and distance between the axles remained the same - 1,84 and 2,68 meters, respectively.

Being an option Q3, interiors Sportback they are virtually identical to traditional Ingolstadt medium SUVs. The protagonist of the dashboard is the screen of the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible multimedia system, in addition to the second display of the 10,25-inch instrument panel. Among the various options, you can request sports seats, upholstery in Alcantara or leather in different color tones and a flattened sports steering wheel. The rear seat offers space for three passengers and extends 130 mm longitudinally, while the boot capacity varies from 530 liters to 1400 liters with the seats folded (same data as for the Q3).

Chassis

Audi also announced that Q3 Sportback will offer progressive steering as standard for a comfortable driving experience.  straighter as the driver increases the steering angle and the driving modes Audi Drive Select which will allow you to choose between six different settings. These include the off-road mode, which, together with the (optional) descent rate control, offers many guarantees of safety and maneuverability when driving over more difficult terrain. According to the selected profile, Audi Drive Select allows you to adjust various parameters related to engine power, gearbox and shock absorbers.

Engines, new 35TFSI mild hybrid arrives

La new Audi Q3 Sportback it will debut - at a later stage - a new mild hybrid engine with a 1.5-liter 150 hp. with 48 V technology (35 TFSI). At launch, the line will debut with 45 TFSI petrol versions powered by a supercharged 2.0-litre engine with 230 hp, as well as 35 and 40 TDI turbodiesels with 2.0-litre engines producing 150 and 190 hp. Less powerful engines will be offered with manual transmission and front-wheel drive, other variants with S tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel drive (also available on the 35 TDI).

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